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Sumter High's Addison talks South Carolina recruitment, Clemson hits the trenches
Sumter High DE Anthony Addison (6'3," 215 lbs.) has become a prime target for South Carolina in the 2025 class, and Saturday he was back for a junior day, which gave him a chance to discuss things in more detail with head coach Shane Beamer and … more
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The Grind, presented by The Bank of Clarendon: Wilson Hall's Kinney learns from brothers, friends as he strives to lead Barons to state title
Wilson Hall's Clark Kinney was born to be an excellent athlete. The Baron senior grew up as the son of a well-respected basketball coach and had a pair of older brothers, William and Andrew, who forged a path to success years in advance. His … more
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Former Knight McClain ready to make jump to pro football as he prepares for NFL draft
Former Crestwood standout Terrance McClain has experienced a winding path through football. After graduating from CHS, he went to Coffeyville Community College before making the leap to Division I football at Memphis. Now he's a two-time bowl … more
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Sumter High's Brown shows off on senior night en route to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
The Sumter High girls basketball team is on the tail end of a truly dominant regular season. The Lady Gamecocks are a perfect 18-0 and ranked No. 1 in SCHSL 5A with a senior-heavy squad. They've only had one game that was decided by fewer than 10 … more
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Lynch pitches Manning past Orangeburg 4-1
Mason Lynch allowed just one run over six innings to lift Manning-Santee Post 68 to a 4-1 American Legion baseball victory Orangeburg on Monday at Mirmow Field. The win helped M-S to improve to 4-3-1 on the season, but more importantly, 4-1 in … more
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Wilson Hall, Laurence Manning rivalry provides fireworks as Barons win out
Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning tend to bring the best out of each other in every sport and Friday night was no exception. The Swampcats celebrated senior night as they welcomed in their rivals from … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter High baseball takes down East Clarendon in tournament action
The Sumter High and East Clarendon baseball teams continued play in the Red Bank Invitational at White Knoll on Monday by facing each other. It was a lovely reunion for both coaches, as EC head coach … more
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Sumter High’s Addison commits to South Carolina
Once a Gamecock, always a Gamecock. That’s certainly the case for Anthony Addison, who announced on Friday that he’s going to trade in his blue and gold from Sumter High for some garnet … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: East Clarendon baseball outlasts Manning 3-1
The East Clarendon baseball team hosted Manning on Monday, taking home a 3-1 win. The Wolverines jumped on the board when Ja'Shawn Montgomery swiped home in the first, but Manning came right back in the third thanks to an EC error that brought … more
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Sumter High’s Schaffer named SCACA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year
Sumter High head girls basketball coach Jeff Schaffer has already had a fairytale school year. He led the Lady Gamecocks to a perfect season, capping off a 25-0 run with a 60-42 win over Rock Hill … more
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Local teams stand pat in latest SCBCA rankings; Crestwood, Sumter High still No. 1
The South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association released their latest rankings on Tuesday with little change in the tri-county. The Sumter High girls and Crestwood boys remain ranked atop their … more
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Manning hands Loris first region loss, clinches playoff spot
The Manning boys basketball team had a lot on the line when they hosted Loris on Monday. The Monarchs were clinging to the final playoff spot as they welcomed the eighth-ranked team in 3A for a … more
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Sumter Christian advances to SCACS state semis with 85-62 win over Carolina Christian
A monumental season in the history of Sumter Christian basketball was extended on Friday when they hosted Carolina Christian in the SCACS state quarterfinals. While Carolina Christian made a … more
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No. 1 Crestwood boys drop OT thriller to No. 10 Lower Richland in quarterfinals after Tindal fouls out
The gym at Lower Richland was packed and raucous on Wednesday night as the top-ranked Crestwood boys basketball team traveled to face the No. 10 Diamond Hornets in the SCHSL 3A state quarterfinals. … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: East Clarendon, Scott’s Branch split regular season finale
The basketball teams from East Clarendon and Scott’s Branch finalized their playoff seeding on Friday with a rivalry matchup. The No. 6 Lady Wolverines took down Scott’s Branch 47-38 to … more
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AREA ROUNDUP: Wilson Hall baseball thrashes Heathwood Hall in opener
The Wilson Hall baseball team traveled to Heathwood Hall on Wednesday to open their season and ran away with a 17-0 win in five innings. The Barons took a few innings to really get rolling … more
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Sumter Christian finishes undefeated regular season
The Sumter Christian basketball team faced little resistance when they hosted Harvest Christian for their regular season finale on Monday. The Bears dominated from beginning to end in a 63-15 romp, … more
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Crestwood pulls out narrow victories over rival Gators
Sumter County rivalry games always bring a little extra spice, and Friday’s matchup between Crestwood and Lakewood was no different. The Castle was contentious as the Gators came in for the … more
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Bombs away! TSA and Lee combine for 5 HRs as Lady Generals hold on for 11-6 win
The softball teams at Thomas Sumter and Lee Academy found their cans of spinach on Friday, as the Lady Generals and Cavaliers combined for five home runs on a breezy afternoon. TSA got ahead early and held off a late comeback for an 11-6 win, … more
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Sumter High's Burris signs to play football at Anderson
Sumter High offensive lineman Braylon Burris signed to continue his football career on Wednesday, announcing his intentions to take his talents to Anderson University. "It feels good. It's a long time coming," Burris said of signing. "It feels … more
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